Pirates in Pollensa
The battle is great fun, and taken very seriously with leading roles voted for across a dedicated committee.
Mosquito Madness
The best way to cope with a midge or mosquito bite is to wash the affected area immediately with mild soap and water.
Quietly Creative
Sometimes, I crave peace, quiet, and private time to reflect, or work, without interruption.
It Ain’t Alf Hot
This year, with so many travel complications, failures and unreliable promises from unreliable airline companies, we consider ourselves extremely fortunate to already be here on this fantastic holiday island of Mallorca – heat wave and all, without having to experience airport chaos.
Easter Eggstravaganza in Mallorca
Peter Clover tells us about how about Easter eggs and the traditions that Mallorca has during Easter week.
Our Mediterranean Diet
Over the years I have subconsciously cut out a lot of red meat from my diet and totally embraced the Mediterranean menu.
Service with a Smile!
"We are always going to remember the worst of experiences and the oddest receptions, along with those which are so remarkable they become hilarious."
Spring is in the air
With the promise of spring in the air, the coming weeks also herald the traditional spring clean...
Busy doing Nothing
Have you ever taken the time to admire the breathtaking beauty of the almond blossom in Mallorca?
There’s No Place Like Home
The chill-out Christmas concept sounds wonderful. A hot, sunny beach in December? Absolute bliss!
Reindeer ready
Are you on board for a bit of early Christmas cheer? Our collaborator Peter Clover is reindeer ready
For the Love of Olive
The Caimari olive fair has previously been named by The Guardian as one of the top ten gastronomic festivals in Europe.
A Winter Warmer!
Have you ever stayed up all night thinking about an amazing dish? Discover Peter Clover's favourite Mallorcan dish
Out and About: It’s a Wrap!
Do manufacturers these days deliberately encase their products in super-tight plastic wraps which virtually defy access?
Out and About: Whacked, Cracked and Sacked
The almond tree is the first of Mallorca’s deciduous trees to flower.
- Foreign Office updates guide for UK travellers to Spain
- Ryanair responds to complaints in Palma: ‘The passenger upset the gate staff, who denied her boarding’
- UK tourism in the Balearics fell the most in 2024
- It’s not just snakes “invading” the Balearics
- The 4 most enchanting villages in Mallorca according to a prestigious magazine
Comment
‘The Geek shall inherit the Earth’
Everyone is in the mix, keeping up, or treading water, trying to catch up with the latest trends, tweets, posts, news, downloads, celebrity gossip, etc, etc.
Peter Clover 17/05/2022 10:53